Author: Claire Haupt
It seems like just yesterday the ball was dropping in Times Square to welcome 2010. Suddenly it is almost March! How did that happen so fast?! Sometimes, the more you have to accomplish, the less time it seems you have to accomplish everything.
With that in mind, there’s no time like the present to make sure you’re organized and what you do – whether it’s public relations, community engagement or work for a nonprofit – is actually strategic. I’ve found the easiest way to do that is by writing a strategic plan.
Author: Jennifer Watson
Miracles do happen.
I know that’s true because National Public Radio recently did a series on life on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Not a story, mind you, but a whole series.
Author: Sarah Rasmussen
When I hear the phrases “24 hour news cycle“ and “information overload,” part of me screams, “too much information!” This overload makes me want to go away, unplug and curl up with a good book or spend time with close friends. (Yes, to the surprise of many, I’m an introvert – an INTJ, actually.)
Why? I need balance between all-access all-the-time and focusing on the priorities I’ve set. Social media plays a role in these priorities – but it’s not a focus of my life.
Author: Kip Cheroutes
I am lucky in my professional association with MGA to do business with and in Japan. Because of long nurtured congressional relationships, I do business in the Japanese Capitol Hill of Tokyo. Given my background, I can even compare and contrast the experience with Capitol Hill in Washington, even down to the employees’ cafeteria.
Author: Jennifer Watson
The next group to surge into the blogosphere may well be Catholic priests.